Weekend round up - Saturday 17th March 2018
Sun 18th March 2018 | General | By Ian Templeman
It's all to play for in the Buildbase FA Vase Semi Final second leg next Saturday, with 1874 Northwich having to overcome a single goal deficit to reach the final at Wembley after losing 1-0 to Thatcham Town.
A penalty from Ross Cook in the fourth minute of the game secured the win for the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side, and the sides meet again in the second leg at Witton Albion's Wincham Park this coming Saturday.
The first legs of the LWC Drinks First Division Cup Semi Finals also took place, with Cammell Laird 1907 and Prestwich Heys holding the advantage going to the second legs in early April.
Cammell Laird 1907 earned a 3-1 home win over Daisy Hill, going three up through goals from Ben Holmes, Joe Malkin and Josh Malden, before Mike Gervin gave Daisy some hope for the second leg with an 81st minute penalty.
With the home leg to come, Prestwich Heys have a 2-1 lead over last season's runners-up Sandbach United going into the second leg.
Goals in the space of ten first half minutes from Lee Bruce and Jacob Wood put Heys in control, but Jordan Davies reduced the arrears for Sandbach six minutes into the second half.
In the Premier Division, Runcorn Linnets remain at the top although their lead is now down to five points after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to City of Liverpool.
David Forbes gave the visitors the lead on 61 minutes, and Michael Simpson levelled for Linnets six minutes later.
Widnes remain in second place after a 4-0 home win over AFC Darwen. Joint-manager Kevin Towey led by example with a hat trick, and Michael Grogan added a fourth goal late on.
The game between two of the highest scoring teams in the league, Bootle and Charnock Richard, ended rather surprisingly in a goalless draw at the TDP Solicitors Stadium. Charnock remain in fourth place and Bootle are sixth.
Padiham moved up in to 8th place with a convincing 6-1 win over West Didsbury & Chorlton at the Ruby Civil Arena.
Spencer Jordan bagged a hat trick for the Storks, Dominic Craig scored twice and Aaron Fleming rounded off a fine win.
Squires Gate recorded their second away win in four days, beating Abbey Hey 3-1 at the Abbey Stadium.
Isaac Sinclair and Dean Ing built a two goal lead for Gate, and although Daniel Heffernan pulled a late goal back for Abbey, Ryan Charnley secured the win for Gate with a third goal in the final minute.
An 88th minute strike from Joe Whittington earned Northwich Victoria a 1-0 win over Maine Road at Townfield, and a first half own goal and a second half goal from David Short clinched a 2-0 win for Congleton Town at AFC Liverpool, a result that keeps the Reds in the relegation zone.
Burscough gave their hopes of survival a boost with a 4-2 win over bottom club Barnton at Victoria Park, Chad Whyte scoring a hat trick, and after going behind early on, goals from Haydn Foulds, Matthew Boland and Daniel Eyres earned Irlam a 3-1 win over Ashton Athletic
In Division One, Silsden AFC's lead at the top is now down to four points after being held to a goalless draw at the Venue by FC Oswestry Town.
Meanwhile, Litherland REMYCA made up ground on the Cobbydalers with a 1-0 win at AFC Blackpool, thanks to Colin McDonald's 12th minute goal.
Stockport Town recorded a fine 4-1 win at Carlisle City, Jesurun Uchegbulam scoring twice and Conor Downs and Ezequiel Miranda once for Dave Wild's men.
Also in Cumbria, Holker Old Boys shared a 2-2 draw with Cheadle Town, Richard Whyatt rescuing a point for Town with an 87th minute equaliser.
James Wolfenden gave Nelson the lead at home to New Mills, but goals from Arron Kirk and Sam Marshall sealed a 2-1 win for the visitors.
Abbey Hulton United and Atherton LR shared a 1-1 draw at the Drayton Beaumont Stadium, Joe Lewis on target for Abbey and David Moore levelling for LR.
It was a game that almost didn't finish due to snowy conditions, but Chadderton and Alsager Town weren't so lucky, with their game ending in a blizzard after 68 minutes.
Weekend round up - Saturday 17th March 2018
Sun 18th March 2018 | General
By Ian Templeman
It's all to play for in the Buildbase FA Vase Semi Final second leg next Saturday, with 1874 Northwich having to overcome a single goal deficit to reach the final at Wembley after losing 1-0 to Thatcham Town.
A penalty from Ross Cook in the fourth minute of the game secured the win for the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side, and the sides meet again in the second leg at Witton Albion's Wincham Park this coming Saturday.
The first legs of the LWC Drinks First Division Cup Semi Finals also took place, with Cammell Laird 1907 and Prestwich Heys holding the advantage going to the second legs in early April.
Cammell Laird 1907 earned a 3-1 home win over Daisy Hill, going three up through goals from Ben Holmes, Joe Malkin and Josh Malden, before Mike Gervin gave Daisy some hope for the second leg with an 81st minute penalty.
With the home leg to come, Prestwich Heys have a 2-1 lead over last season's runners-up Sandbach United going into the second leg.
Goals in the space of ten first half minutes from Lee Bruce and Jacob Wood put Heys in control, but Jordan Davies reduced the arrears for Sandbach six minutes into the second half.
In the Premier Division, Runcorn Linnets remain at the top although their lead is now down to five points after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to City of Liverpool.
David Forbes gave the visitors the lead on 61 minutes, and Michael Simpson levelled for Linnets six minutes later.
Widnes remain in second place after a 4-0 home win over AFC Darwen. Joint-manager Kevin Towey led by example with a hat trick, and Michael Grogan added a fourth goal late on.
The game between two of the highest scoring teams in the league, Bootle and Charnock Richard, ended rather surprisingly in a goalless draw at the TDP Solicitors Stadium. Charnock remain in fourth place and Bootle are sixth.
Padiham moved up in to 8th place with a convincing 6-1 win over West Didsbury & Chorlton at the Ruby Civil Arena.
Spencer Jordan bagged a hat trick for the Storks, Dominic Craig scored twice and Aaron Fleming rounded off a fine win.
Squires Gate recorded their second away win in four days, beating Abbey Hey 3-1 at the Abbey Stadium.
Isaac Sinclair and Dean Ing built a two goal lead for Gate, and although Daniel Heffernan pulled a late goal back for Abbey, Ryan Charnley secured the win for Gate with a third goal in the final minute.
An 88th minute strike from Joe Whittington earned Northwich Victoria a 1-0 win over Maine Road at Townfield, and a first half own goal and a second half goal from David Short clinched a 2-0 win for Congleton Town at AFC Liverpool, a result that keeps the Reds in the relegation zone.
Burscough gave their hopes of survival a boost with a 4-2 win over bottom club Barnton at Victoria Park, Chad Whyte scoring a hat trick, and after going behind early on, goals from Haydn Foulds, Matthew Boland and Daniel Eyres earned Irlam a 3-1 win over Ashton Athletic
In Division One, Silsden AFC's lead at the top is now down to four points after being held to a goalless draw at the Venue by FC Oswestry Town.
Meanwhile, Litherland REMYCA made up ground on the Cobbydalers with a 1-0 win at AFC Blackpool, thanks to Colin McDonald's 12th minute goal.
Stockport Town recorded a fine 4-1 win at Carlisle City, Jesurun Uchegbulam scoring twice and Conor Downs and Ezequiel Miranda once for Dave Wild's men.
Also in Cumbria, Holker Old Boys shared a 2-2 draw with Cheadle Town, Richard Whyatt rescuing a point for Town with an 87th minute equaliser.
James Wolfenden gave Nelson the lead at home to New Mills, but goals from Arron Kirk and Sam Marshall sealed a 2-1 win for the visitors.
Abbey Hulton United and Atherton LR shared a 1-1 draw at the Drayton Beaumont Stadium, Joe Lewis on target for Abbey and David Moore levelling for LR.
It was a game that almost didn't finish due to snowy conditions, but Chadderton and Alsager Town weren't so lucky, with their game ending in a blizzard after 68 minutes.
